Montenegro ordered to play behind closed doors over England racism

UEFA on Friday ordered Montenegro to play their next home Euro 2020 qualifier behind closed doors.

England manager Gareth Southgate looks on before the 2020 UEFA European Championships group A qualifying match between Montenegro and England at Podgorica City Stadium in Podgorica, Montenegro. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images

UEFA on Friday ordered Montenegro to play their next home Euro 2020 qualifier behind closed doors as punishment for racist chants by supporters during last month’s game against England.

Raheem Sterling, Danny Rose and Callum Hudson-Odoi were among the England players targeted by racist abuse by home fans during the 5-1 win in Podgorica on March 25.